Camping Le Damier

Grab your swimmies and slap on some sun cream – the beach beckons. But which one will you plonk yourself down on first? There's the far-famed Coral Beach (15 minutes' walk from central Pianottoli-Caldarello), where some of the pink sand is so fine that it can be seen floating in the water. There's also Chevanu beach (20 minutes' walk), a family-friendly swimming spot surrounded by greenery. Intrepid treks are to be had on the nearby Bruzzi path (five minutes' drive), a five-kilometre waymarked trail so-named for the far-off Bruzzi isles that can be spotted here on clear days. It's also well worth driving 25 minutes or so inland and heading up to see the Uomo di Cagna (or 'Cagna Man' in the local lingo) – it's a mountain peak, not a person, but the rocks in these hilly parts have been shaped by the wind over thousands of years to take on the human-like shapes that can be seen today. Looking for the adrenaline of mountaineering with a tad less exertion? Go for a guided segway tour around Propriano harbour (50 minutes) or book yourself onto a catamaran ride in Bonifacio (half an hour). While you're strolling around this latter spot, make sure to have a gander at the marine cemetery and old ramparts.